Haweater Renewal

I've had a very busy couple of weeks.  I travelled to Manitoulin Island the last weekend of June for my cousin Glenn's wedding.  "Haweater" is the nickname for someone born on the island.  My dad says you have to return every year to keep your status, and I admit I've missed quite a few years since I married, but I've been fortunate to have joyful family events to bring me back the last couple of years.  I choke up when I cross the swing bridge at Little Current.  It was open when we arrived (15 min. on the hour), so I had time to snap this photo.

 

We proceeded to Evansville where the wedding was to take place at my cousin's home on the lake and where we stayed at the Northernaire Lodge.  This is our little cabin,

 

and this was our view.

Food and hospitality was great.  I found out that the owner is a cousin of my internet friend Freshisle Fibers, whom sadly I did not get in to Gore Bay to meet since wedding and family took up all my time.

It was a second marriage for both the bride and groom, and they included their combined five children and eight grandchildren in the wedding party.  This is the groom's side.

 

The reception was held at a local community center, and my cousin's son and my son-in-law organized all the kids, toddlers to teens, for an impromptu basketball game - including the flower girl and junior bridesmaid still in their gowns.  My two grandsons had a blast, even though they were way too young to be actually playing the game.

 

 

I love the Island's casual and laid back lifestyle.  Family and fun - no airs - this is what it's all about!

What - you expected knitting?  I drove this trip, so I was in knitting withdrawal the whole weekend, but I did complete the shrug before I left.  My first Manos yarn, and certain not to be the last.  The wool and silk blend is "to die for," as one of my girlfriends says.

 

Comments

[Brenda]

I didn't know you were/are a haweater. We spent about 25 years vacationing on the island and it still holds a very special place in my heart. I read Freshislefibers too - it was the Manitoulin connection that first drew me to her blog.

[freshisle]

Lovely shrug! I'm so sorry I missed you. Next time for sure.